FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips (18 July)

Having become leader of the Eastern Conference ahead of Inter Miami, notably following its large victory over the latter recently 6-1, Cincinnati suffered a blow in the wing last weekend by conceding a fairly significant defeat for the Charlotte reception 1-3. We couldn't even say that Robinson's expulsion in the 72nd minute of play changed anything since the score was already settled. Nothing to explode either, it's typically the style of defeat which just reminds you that each match is important and difficult to win. It will be recalled that Miazga's ex-Nantes teammates remained on 3 consecutive successes in MLS, against Dallas on the road 0-1, still on the road in the capital against DC United 2-3 and Inter Miami therefore. Opposite, Chicago has no say this season and has been rubbing shoulders with the last places in the Eastern Conference for several weeks now.

Even penultimate, the Windy City franchise has only won one of its last five games in the big league, when it hosted Philadelphia Union in a completely “crazy” match 4-3. For the rest, it's three defeats against Orlando on the road 4-2, in Seattle against the Sounders 2-1 and on the lawn of San Jose Earthquakes 1-0. Last weekend, in their den, the evening visitors achieved the feat of keeping a very good team from New York City FC in check 0-0.

Participating in the Copa America with the United States, Miles Robinson (holder) saw red last weekend against Charlotte and will logically be suspended for this game. In addition, Miazga (also a defender) is on the flank (injured) like Nick Hagglund and Malik Pinto (rotation). In terms of good news, starting midfielder Nwobodo (2 assists in MLS) will probably return from suspension (accumulation of yellow cards). He is literally above average, Luciano Acosta has scored 11 goals but above all he has delivered... 18 assists in the space of..

. 23 matches, decisive on 29 occasions. Kubo (9 goals) and Orellano (5 goals, 6 assists) also have their share of importance in this squad. Two players will be suspended for accumulations of yellow cards, in this case the holder Acosta and the substitute Pineda (important in the rotation). We will not forget to mention the injuries to Gasper (4 appearances), Gutman (important in the rotation, even partially starting), Navarro (absent for a very long time) and Teran (crucial). This leaves a lot of players unavailable for a match of such importance and difficulty for the leader.